The Nature Conservancy: NV Natural Resource Specialist/Ecologist
position description:
Want to help save the planet? The Nature Conservancy in Nevada is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make this state unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world's leading conservation organization and helping us achieve our conservation mission at large scales in a highly leveraged position with the BLM! Located in northwest Nevada, the Montana Mountains restoration landscape encompasses three watersheds that cover over 4.3 million acres. Fire and drought exacerbated by climate change threaten this priority landscape. Public lands in the Montana Mountains surround and provide access to the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, an oasis in this high desert. A core sage-steppe habitat in Nevada, this landscape is home to antelope, mule deer, greater sage-grouse, pygmy rabbit, and other species that rely on sagebrush. Here, aquatic restoration and protection as well as long-term commitments to fire restoration projects can help improve the functioning of this landscape for people and nature.
This is a full-time, 3 year position with the incumbent being an employee of TNC. Daily support, instruction, and leadership will be provided by the Humboldt River Field Manager, John Mitchell. Overall supervision will be provided by TNC's Strategy Director for Resilient Public Lands. This position will be in the BLM Winnemucca District Office, 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd. Winnemucca, NV 89445, and will require travel throughout the BLM Winnemucca District. This incumbent is expected to work closely with Winnemucca Field Office specialists, Nevada State Office Program Leads, IRA Project Team, IWJV, and other Federal, State and local agencies and partners.
what you'll bring:
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Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Experience in gathering field data and synthesizing it into reports.
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Experience managing staff or volunteers.
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Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., private landowners, local government officials, state and federal agencies, conservation partners, scientists, media, etc..
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Experience developing or managing interdisciplinary projects with multiple partners.
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Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
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Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
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Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc..
desired qualifications:
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Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
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Knowledge of local habitat types, plant species, wildlife species, and ecology in relation to the restoration projects.
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Experience applying agency policies and procedures, including National Environmental Policy Act, BLM Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation plans, and Federal and State Clean Water Act requirements.
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Experience applying related resource management fields such as wildlife habitat management, range management, landscape architecture, plant genetics, hydrology, soil science, and forest management to review and manage implementation of riparian and upland restoration projects in the Great Basin.
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Basic knowledge of the Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing, and the Geographic Positioning System (GPS) for the application and collection of data to develop and maintain project maps and data files.
how to apply:
To apply for job ID 54800, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on March 17, 2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Nature Conservancy’s commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.